Preserving Your Long-Term Eye Health
Our team takes a hands-on approach to detecting, monitoring, and treating different forms of eye disease, such as glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic eye disease.
We implement diagnostic technology into our eye exams and work closely with ophthalmologists to provide pre and post-operative care when needed.
Contact us to schedule your appointment and get the peace of mind that comes with a comprehensive check-up.
Book AppointmentEarly Detection & Treatment
The earlier we’re able to detect eye disease, the earlier we’re able to begin treating it.
We believe in keeping our patients informed and comfortable throughout the exam process. Regular check-ups allow our team to detect possible issues early and prepare a personalized treatment plan based on your needs.
Exploring the Different Forms of Eye Disease
Eye disease can come in many different forms with varying symptoms. Exploring different forms of eye disease can help our patients recognize some of the early signs and schedule an eye exam for a comprehensive check-up and diagnosis.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve, potentially leading to vision loss and blindness if not detected and treated early. The optic nerve plays a vital role and carries information your retina receives to your brain, providing vision.
Damage from glaucoma can be caused by abnormally high pressure in the eye, referred to as intraocular pressure. Family history, age, and eye injuries are all glaucoma risk factors. It’s important to maintain a consistent eye exam schedule for early detection.
Cataracts
Cataracts develop when the normally clear lens in your eye becomes cloudy. The cloudy nature of cataracts can vary from small areas to larger areas that cause a noticeable loss of vision. Blurry vision, decreased night vision, and dull or muted colours can all be signs of cataracts.
If cataracts progress to an advanced stage and prevent you from going about your daily activities, such as reading or driving, cataract surgery is the only option to remove them. We work with ophthalmologists to provide comprehensive pre and post-operative care.
AMD
Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive disease that affects your central vision, damaging the macula. This damage can make activities like reading and driving much more difficult. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss among older adults, and there are 2 main types:
- Dry AMD is the more common form of the disease and occurs in early, intermediate, and late stages. This form of AMD occurs when the macula thins with age.
- Wet AMD is the less common form of the disease and causes faster and more severe vision loss. Wet AMD occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow in the back of the eye and damage the macula.
Prevention methods such as giving up smoking, wearing UV protection, switching to a healthier diet, and consistent eye exams can help slow the progression of the disease.
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetes can increase the risk of developing eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy, which is the primary vision loss concern for patients with diabetes.
Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that causes damage to the blood vessels of the retina. The signs of diabetic retinopathy can include blurry vision, black spots or holes in vision, and a loss of central vision.
As many as 1 million Canadians are living with undiagnosed diabetes. Consistent eye exams can lead to the early detection of diabetes, reduce the risk of vision loss, and even detect conditions like heart disease and kidney failure.
Our Diagnostic Technology
To assist in the early detection of eye disease, we implement innovative diagnostic technology into our eye exams.
Automated Visual Field
A visual field test can help our team measure how much vision you have in either eye and how much vision loss has occurred over time. The visual field test also checks for blind spots in your vision, and we can use it to test for glaucoma and monitor peripheral vision loss caused by the disease.
Retinal Imaging
Retinal imaging allows our team to get an ultra-widefield, detailed view of the back of your eye or the retina. This detailed image and extra visibility will enable us to check for signs of other diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, along with other eye diseases.
OCT
Optical coherence tomography creates high-resolution, cross-sectional images of your eyes, allowing us to check for underlying issues. This 3D image of your retina allows us to explore if your retinal layers are distorted and check for eye diseases like macular degeneration.
Helping You Manage Eye Disease
Our team is dedicated, experienced, and well-equipped to help you manage eye disease and preserve your long-term visual health. Early detection and treatment are crucial, and we implement diagnostic technology into all our eye disease exams.
Contact us to schedule an appointment.
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You can find us on Shefford Rd., right next to the DriveTest Centre. There’s plenty of parking available on both sides and at the back of our building.
Our Address
- 879 Shefford Road
- Ottawa, ON K1J 8H9
Contact Information
- Phone: 613-842-9325
- Fax: 613-842-9324
- Email: info@medviewoptometry.com
Hours of Operation
- Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Back to School
It’s the start of the school year, a time both cherished and dreaded by parents and kids! No one wants their kids to be under-prepared! Paying attention in class all day can be difficult for the keenest of kids, but it can be even harder if kids can’t follow along because they can’t distinguish what’s […]
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Medview Optometry Clinic
- 879 Shefford Road
- Ottawa, ON K1J 8H9
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P: 613-842-9325
F: 613-842-9324
info@medviewoptometry.com